An curved arrow pointing right. Kamayakiyonaga is a confectionery shop in Kyoto, Japan, that has been making sweets since 1617. Today, it's run by 17th-generation owner Maegawa Kiyoaki.

Within Japan, Kyoto city is famous for its wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets). These delicate confections are often paired with Kyoto’s popular matcha (powdered green tea). The earthy flavor ...

Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional ... and the lines outside their stores are proof of their popularity. Discover the sweets and treats that embody the everyday wisdom of old.

Visitors from around the world flock to Kyoto Prefecture’s Uji City for some of the best-quality, hand-picked green tea in the world. The city boasts tea in all different forms, from pure tea leaves ...